# come across

> English word · Verb

## Definitions
1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see come, across.
2. To change sides; to cross over to work for the opposition.
3. To give an appearance or impression; to project a certain image; to seem or appear (to be some way).
4. To find, usually by accident.
5. To produce what was desired; to come up with the goods.
6. To give in and do what is wanted or expected; to acquiesce to something.
7. To give in and do what is wanted or expected; to acquiesce to something.
8. To give in and do what is wanted or expected; to acquiesce to something.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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